Williamsburg County, South Carolina

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 30,517

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    Williamsburg County is a small county in South Carolina with a population of 30,517. The median household income is $43,471, 33% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.6%, median home value is $95,100, and 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 36% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    30,517

    2023 estimate

    Rank #1464 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $43,471

    Household

    Rank #2970 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $95,100

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #3000 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    15.4%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2703 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    51.4%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    2.7%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    2.9%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    4.5%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    South Carolina
    $57,006
    Williamsburg County
    $43,471

    24% below South Carolina avg·33% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    South Carolina
    17.7%
    Williamsburg County
    23.6%

    33% below South Carolina avg·57% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    South Carolina
    55.4%
    Williamsburg County
    49.6%

    11% below South Carolina avg·14% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $24,533

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    23.6%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    49.6%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    South Carolina
    $181,398
    Williamsburg County
    $95,100

    48% below South Carolina avg·55% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    South Carolina
    $945
    Williamsburg County
    $769

    19% below South Carolina avg·17% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    South Carolina
    72.9%
    Williamsburg County
    74.6%

    2% above South Carolina avg·2% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    South Carolina
    24.9%
    Williamsburg County
    31.3%

    26% below South Carolina avg·32% below national avg

    Housing Units

    14,837

    Households

    12,160

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.4

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,117

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    71.6%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    32 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    South Carolina
    23.3%
    Williamsburg County
    15.4%

    34% below South Carolina avg·36% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    South Carolina
    86.4%
    Williamsburg County
    83.4%

    3% below South Carolina avg·6% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    14.9%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    13.9%

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